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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Platter
Object Number
1912-26-0
Description
Oval platter with deep center and typical gold, blue and multi-colored Chinese floral decoration of the Worcester factories. Called "Royal Worcester" and it was purchased by William Washington, cousin of George Washington, in 1824. Part of a dinner set. Fastened to the base of the platter is a letter from William Washington's grand-daughter, Martha B. Washington. It reads: "Charleston, S.C. May 20 '91/Dear Mr. Tallmadge/In reply to your questions about the Royal Worcester platter that you have, it was owned (a part of a dinner set) by my grandfather Wm. Washington/was purchased by him in 1824. Any other information you want in my power to give, I will be pleased to do so./Yours sincerely,/Martha Washington.
Comment
C137 1275 (old number)
Category
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1824
Dimensions
23 1/4" long, 18 1/2" wide, 1 3/4" deep.
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
